Our Legacy

The Timeline of Our History

1960s-2000s A DREAM IS BORN

1967

Male singer on stage, one arm raised, gripping a vintage microphone in an ornate auditorium setting.

Pastor Eric’s father, Leon Petree, becomes Pastor of 15th & Race St. Church

1974

Black-and-white exterior of a crowded parking lot in front of a single-story brick building; many cars parked on both sides. A small group of people is near the entrance.

Towne Street Campus Launches

2005

Bride in a white wedding gown on the left, the groom kissing her hand as she holds a bouquet and veil flows behind her; background guests visible in church decor.

Pastors Eric & Kim Get Married

Backpack Day - First Major Outreach

2007-2009 UNUSUAL BEGINNINGS

2007

Man seated in an ornate chair while another man kneels and washes his feet in a church-like room.

Eric & Kim Petree installed as Pastors

2008-2009

Crowd at an indoor event with many hands raised toward a performer on stage.

The Start of "The Unusual"

Remodeled Towne Street Campus

2010-2012 TAKING THE LIMITS OFF

2010

Two-panel scene: left shows a suited man addressing a crowded, standing audience with raised hands; right shows a speaker at a podium on a lit stage with a large '24 NO LIMITS' projection above.

Recorded First Worship Album

"Take The Limits Off" Message

Pastor Eric Preaches for 24 Hours Straight

2011-2012

Man in a suit behind vertical bars, as if in a cage, with a lime green 'The Cage' overlay and event text '#ThrowbackThursday May 2011'

"Life in the Fast Lane" Message

"The Cage" Message

"3-2-1 Eternity" Series

"Clean Out Your Mouth" Series

2013-2015 THE MOBILE ORIGINS

2013

Two-panel stage scene: left shows a man in a blazer gesturing; right shows a man on a horse performing indoors.

“Heart for the House” Series
“Have a Cookie” Message
“Take the Plunge” Message

2014

Colorful stage with large screens, decorative arches, balloons, and an audience watching a live performance.

“Theme Park” Summer Series
Launched Mobile Campus at Savannah Center
Mobile Campus moved to Lakota Freshman School

2015

Woman in a blue robe smiles as a man helps steady her in a baptism pool; others cheer in the background.

Citygate Groups Launch
Mobile Campus moved to Mason Middle School
“Soarin’” Summer Series

2016-2018 KINGDOM FOUNDATIONS

2016

Three adults in business attire pose together on a TV studio set, smiling at the camera.

Pastor Eric joins Joel Osteen at Night of Hope
“Built to Last” Marriage Series
“Skittles” Message
“Olympic” Summer Series

2017

“Banner” Years Vision
“Pieces” Pastor Kim’s First Message
Citygate Celebrates 10 Years with Pastors Eric & Kim

2018

Aerial view of a large commercial building with dark sloped roof, surrounded by extensive parking lots and green fields behind.

“Our City Can Be Won” Vision
“Punch Fear in the Face” Message

Lebanon Campus Launches

2019-2021 KINGDOM EXPANSION

2019

Conference audience seated in a hall facing a stage with a large banner reading 'LOYAL TO THE FUTURE' under bright stage lights.

“Loyal to the Future” Vision
“More Requires More” Message
“Marked” Series
“Back for the Future” Series
“Family Game Night” Series

2020

Outdoor concert scene: crowd on a stage with performers raising hands, parking lot in the background during dusk.

“Decade of Dreams” Vision
Rooftop Revivals
“Wonder of Christmas” First Annual Production

2021

Aerial view of a large beige church building with cross symbols on the facade, circular driveway, and surrounding parking lots under a clear blue sky.

“Make Your Mark” Vision
“Forged in Fire” Series
“Limitless” Pastor Eric Debuts His First Book
Citygate Featured on Daystar National TV
“Take Me Back” Series
“Paramount” First Youth Camp
“Voyager” First Kids Camp